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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Korean War (1950–53)

Often called The Forgotten War, the Korean War (1950–1953) was a major Cold War conflict that saw British forces join a United Nations coalition to repel North Korean and Chinese advances in South Korea. British troops fought in some of the most intense battles of the war, including at Imjin...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Booth

Signalling from behind the front line, John Booth contributed effectively as a Wireless Operator for the Royal Signals during the Korean War. John Booth...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ernie Brewer

In four short films, Ernie Brewer of the Royal Artillery gives an extraordinary account of the D-Day Landings. Ernie recalls his time in the Royal...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bob Sullivan

Being a junior NCO with the paratroopers was exhilarating for Bob and despite being injured, he enjoyed every minute with a great bunch of lads....
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Eric Gower

As part of an armoured regiment Eric Gower found his progression slow going during those initial days of the Normandy invasion. Eric Gower’s Journey: From...
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John Bowler

John Bowler was a 19-year old officer when he joined the Korean war. He gives an in-depth account of front-line fighting on the "Hook" ridge,...
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John Howard

John Howard gives a great account of his time in Korea as a National Service conscript. This is after he's spent 5 years fighting throughout...
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Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart became better known as 'Bosnia Bob' when he found himself as the military's media man informing the world about Balkan Politics. A... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Tony Iveson

Tony Iveson gives an amazing account of his distinguished career in the RAF. He was one of the few pilots to fly in both the...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Paul Dilks

Paul not only provided us with lots of detail, he also shared some excellent photographs. Please check them out in the gallery. Paul Dilks recounts...
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Army - Military Musicians

Paul Wilman

Paul Wilman joined the military to become a musician. But in 1984, music played second fiddle to an emergency. He joined the military to become...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Mike Mogridge

Mike Mogridge gives a detailed and lucid account of his time on the Hook with the Royal Fusiliers [London Regiment]. He experienced combat several times...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Stan Shore

Stan Shore served as a Trooper in HQ Squadron with the 43rd Reconnaissance Regiment. Stan Shore served in the Royal Armoured Corps, survived the sinking...
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WW2: Naval Convoys

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Keeping Britain Afloat set out to film the personal stories of 50 Veterans who served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Collectively,...

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Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)

Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play!
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Women of the Army (1949-92)

In 2024, with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we proudly added 30 female voices to the Legasee Archive...
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